Drilling is still one of the basic cutting processes that are of particular interest to wood
science and technology professionals. As a result, considerable (and very diverse …

The modulus of elasticity and bending strength of 45 structural Salzmann pine timber pieces
with nominal dimensions of 150x200x5400 mm 3 from an existing 18th century structure …

Nondestructive testing (NDT) includes several highly efficient techniques for the estimation
of the physical and mechanical properties of structural timber. Apart from visual grading …

An increasing amount of timber is recovered from demolition and can be value-added
through reuse or recycling for structural applications. This study investigates the possibilities …

(1) The assessment of the mechanical properties of old timber is essential for the proper
maintenance of wooden structures.(2) Among the non-destructive properties, the dynamic …

The timber structural members of a seven-story building from the end of the 18th century
were evaluated following a procedure based on previous research works. The structure …

The density of 45 structural Salzmann pine timber pieces with nominal dimensions of 150×
200× 5000 mm 3 from an existing 18th century structure was estimated using the following …

Needle penetration resistance (NPR), screw withdrawal resistance (SWR), core drilling (CD)
and drilling chips extraction (DCE) are nondestructive and semi-destructive techniques used …

Research Highlights: The novelty of this study is the development of an accurate wood
density estimation method based on a relatively brand new semi-destructive testing …

This paper presents a review of the possible methods for testing the fire performance
properties of reused timber through non-destructive techniques, focusing on structural …